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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,663.68, 63,014.69 and 25,520.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,663.68, 63,014.69 and 25,520.73 is: 35,217.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,663.68 : 63,014.69 = 25,520.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,663.68/63,014.69 = 25,520.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,663.68x = 63,014.69 × 25,520.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,663.68x = 1,608,180,717.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,180,717.02/45,663.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,217.94

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